Chesterfield Chat

Chesterfield Chat

Every week, Jordan Hartshorne brings you the latest news and developments from around Chesterfield and chats to local businesses, community groups, charities and artists. This podcast is initially broadcast live as a show on Spire Radio every Tuesday from 6pm, listen live on Spire Radio or here at the end of every week. We also bring your favourite interviews and content from the week across Spire Radio in bonus episode and extra content exclusive to the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

May 21, 2025 11 mins

On this episode of Chesterfield Chat, Jordan was joined by Luke, the owner of Armistead Bar on Corporation Street in Chesterfield. They chatted all about the venue Luke and his dad began running 2 years ago, the vibe of the bar and plans for the future.


You can listen live to Chesterfield Chat every Tuesday from 6pm on Spire Radio.


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On this Bonus episode, Ben Maxfield spoke to Ste Beckett from The Defiant Co.


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On this Bonus episode, Ben Maxfield spoke to Jess from Redbrik, all about her journey with Redbrik and the Chesterfield 10k this Sunday.


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On this episode of Chesterfield Chat, Jordan was joined by Patrick talking all about the recent reopening of Ye Royal Oak in The Shambles, Chesterfield and new presenter Kathryn joined him to discuss the May Day Rally in Chesterfield next week.


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On this Bonus episode, Ben Maxfield spoke to Courtney from Sorbo Lounge all about the town centre bar and her journey with the business.


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April 23, 2025 26 mins

On this episode of Chesterfield Chat, Jordan was joined by lots of the Spire Radio team to launch the new studio on Rose Hill! Jess and Poppy from JW Academy also performed. You will be able to see the videos of their performances on our Instagram very soon.


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On this Bonus episode, Ben Maxfield spoke to Matt Charlton aka Amandah Hart about all things drag and staring in Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Winding Wheel.


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On this episode of Chesterfield Chat, Jordan was joined by Izzy Nicholson, talking all about her cafe in Beeley, The Old Smithy. He was then joined by Evan & Laura, talking all about their production of Everybody's Talking About Jamie with the Chesterfield Operatic Society.


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April 10, 2025 32 mins

On this Bonus episode, Ben Maxfield spoke to local artist, Matt Cockayne.


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On this episode of Chesterfield Chat, Jordan was joined by Ed Fordham from Brockwell Books, a stall on Chesterfield Market all about the Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield project and the changes made to the marketplace. He was then joined by Delkin, talking all about his charity challenge to walk 100 miles in April for Andy's Man Club.


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On this episode of Chesterfield Chat, Jordan started the show by discussing the changes to local bus services with the closure of Hulleys of Baslow on Wednesday 26th March 2025. He was then joined by Savannah and Jordan from The Savvy Baker to talk all about launching the business during the COVID Pandemic and their special Mother's Day deals ready for the big day this Sunday and later by Sam from Fresh Ideas Florists, discussing h...

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On this Bonus episode, Ben Maxfield spoke to Kelly, Becca and Jenna from Kickers Dance School.


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March 25, 2025 10 mins
On this bonus edition of Chesterfield Chat, the tables have turned! Jordan is interviewed by new presenter Kathryn.

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On this week's show, Jordan was joined by John from Board & Bean talking all about the new board game cafe in Chesterfield and Kerry & Jan from charity Footprints Family. We were also joined by new Spire Radio presenter, Kathryn Salt, talking about her bonus podcast episode about The Movement for Adoption Apology, which is now available in this field.

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On this Bonus episode, Ben Maxfield spoke to Heather from the Tupton Repair Cafe all about their monthly event at Tupton Rugby Club.


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New Spire Radio presenter Kathryn Salt talks to Diana Defries, one of the leading lights of the Movement for Adoption Apology.


An ITV Tonight programme, Forced Adoption: Britain's Silent Scandal aired a few weeks ago featuring Diana, now available on ITVX.


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On this week's show, Jordan was joined by Nicola Owen, Ward Manager at the new Bluebell Ward at Walton Hospital, and producer Eva spoke about her art exhibition last weekend.

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On this Bonus episode, Ben Maxfield spoke to Mel & Remy from Mels Cut 'N' Curl,  23 Packers Row, Chesterfield S40 1RE. Call to book on 01246 231363.

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On this Bonus episode, Ben Maxfield spoke to Dan Walker, the organiser of Chesterfield Pride, all about the event on Saturday 19th July at Stand Road Park. You can find out more about Chesterfield Pride on their website, Facebook page, X account or Instagram.

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On this week's Chesterfield Chat, Jordan spoke to Tom Kemp, first team manager of the newly formed Derbyshire Community Football Club. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram.

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